fork Definition
- 1a tool with two or more pointed prongs for lifting and eating food
- 2the point where something, especially a road or river, divides into two parts
Using fork: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "fork" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
She used a fork to eat her salad.
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The fork in the road led to two different destinations.
Example
He forked over the money he owed me.
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The river forked into two smaller streams.
fork Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for fork
Idioms Using fork
Example
I think we can stick a fork in this project; it's finally complete.
a small, two-pronged metal instrument that vibrates when struck and is used to test hearing
Example
The doctor used a turning fork to check my hearing.
Example
She's a silver fork who has never had to work a day in her life.
Phrases with fork
a long-handled fork with two or three long, thin, pointed prongs, used for lifting hay, straw, or leaves
Example
He was holding a pitchfork and a bale of hay.
Example
I had to fork out $500 for the car repairs.
Example
He finally forked over the money he owed me.
Origins of fork
from Old English 'forca', meaning 'fork, pitchfork'
Summary: fork in Brief
A 'fork' [fɔːk] is a tool with two or more pointed prongs used for lifting and eating food. It also refers to the point where something divides into two parts, such as a road or river. Examples include 'She used a fork to eat her salad.' and 'The river forked into two smaller streams.' Phrases like 'fork out' and idioms like 'stick a fork in it' add to its versatility.
